MALAKI BRANHAM #12
Unsigned
Shooting Guard, Small Forward
Years of Service 
: 4
: 42026-27 Year of Service Earned : No
: NoBORN: May 12, 2003
BIRTHPLACE: Columbus, Ohio, United States
NATIONALITY:
United States
United StatesHEIGHT:
6'4"
193cmWEIGHT:
180lbs
82kgAGE: 23
SHOOTS: Right
AGENT DETAILS
SUMMARY▴▾
Malaki Branham is a 23 year old shooting guard who was born on May 12, 2003. He was drafted 20th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 1st round of the 2022 draft. He has signed 2 contracts worth a total value of $16,803,060. He is represented by the agents Derek Jackson and Nick Blatchford of UNLTD Sports Group.
Bird Rights: Non-Bird (NQVFA)
CONTRACT HISTORY
ROOKIE SCALE CONTRACT
COMPARE THIS CONTRACTSIGNED BY: Brian Wright
AGENT: Derek Jackson · UNLTD Sports Group
BIRD RIGHTS: 
→
→: 2 - 4 years
: $14,177,433
: $13,177,853 (93%)
: UFA (Waived)
AAV
: $3,544,358
: $3,544,358Cap % : 2.00
: 2.00: 
SAS
SAS: Rookie Exception
: July 8, 2022
: SalarySwish
Malaki Branham signed a 2-4 year, $14,177,433 contract with the San Antonio Spurs on Jul 8, 2022. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $2,925,600 to $4,962,033.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | $2,925,600 | $2,438,000 | $2,438,000 | $487,600 | $0 | ||
| 2023-24 | $3,071,880 | $2,559,900 (+5%) | $2,559,900 | $511,980 | $0 | ||
| 2024-25 | Team | Yes (Oct 23, 2023) | $3,217,920 | $3,217,920 (+27%) | $3,217,920 (0→3.22M) | $0 | $0 |
| 2025-26 W | Team | Yes (Oct 18, 2024) | $4,962,033 | $4,962,033 (+72%) | $4,962,033 (0→4.96M) | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $14,177,433 | $13,177,853 | $13,177,853 | $999,580 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2026-27: $14,886,099
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2024-25: $3,217,920 Team Option [Requirements Met]
2025-26: $4,962,033 Team Option [Requirements Met]
CONTRACT NOTE: Likely Incentives: Summer League and Summer Conditioning
WAIVED: This contract was waived (
CHA - Feb 9, 2026)
CHA - Feb 9, 2026)DEAD CAP: This contract is a source of dead cap, refer to the Dead Cap section below for details
EXHIBIT 10
Includes Exhibit 9 (Training-Camp Contract)
(Training-Camp Contract)Includes Exhibit 10 (Bonus Amount: $91,000)
(Bonus Amount: $91,000)COMPARE THIS CONTRACTSIGNED BY: Anthony Parker
AGENT: Derek Jackson · UNLTD Sports Group
BIRD RIGHTS: →
→: 1 year
: $2,625,627
: $0 (0%)
: UFA (Waived)
AAV: $2,625,627
: $2,625,627Cap % : 2.00
: 2.00: SalarySwish
Malaki Branham signed a 1 year, $2,625,627 contract with the Orlando Magic on Sep 3, 2026. The contract has a cap hit of $2,449,421.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 W | $2,449,421 | $2,625,627 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $2,449,421 | $2,625,627 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2027-28: $2,583,637
WAIVED: This contract was waived (
ORL - Oct 16, 2026)
ORL - Oct 16, 2026)DEAD CAP
TYPE: WAIVERS
TEAM: Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte HornetsLENGTH: 1 YEAR
VALUE: $4,962,033
DATE: February 9, 2026
| SEASON | BASE SALARY | CAP HIT | |
| 2025-26 | $4,962,033 | $4,962,033 |
SALARY PROGRESSION
CAREER STATS
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